Finance Plant Controller

Location: Salt Lake City, United States of America

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

Finance Plant Controller

Salt Lake City, UT (Hybrid)

Position Summary

Thales is looking for a Finance Plant Controller for SLC, partnering with the Functional Leadership team to deliver world class end to end finance support, from the daily operations to delivery of all strategic initiatives.

In this position, you should be fully versed in supply chain, production control and inventory control processes.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Review and maintain standard costs; analyze variances to determine validity of costs. Manage the Operations monthly close process, including Cost Accounting, Variance analysis, inventory, COGS, reconciliations and forecasting.
• Lead the performance review cycle, establishing and analyzing key performance metrics related to materials and inventory management, rates and working capital requirements. Perform financial assessments to ensure complete and accurate. accounting for inventories, reserves, labor application, overhead and variances.
• Develop annual overhead rates and analyze over/under absorption. Identify and highlight financial risks and opportunities in the Operations and rate variances across the enterprise functional areas.
• Manage the physical verification of the inventories whether through cycle counting or an annual physical. Align supply chain and production processes with Thales processes.
• Partner with the Functional Enterprise Leadership team to establish, measure and deliver all financial, operational and transformation goals. Assist with inventory management (excess, obsolete).
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance. 8 years of relevant work experience; ideally with a mix of government contracting, public accounting and industry (preferably in a manufacturing environment).
• Strong background in Cost Accounting required. Above average written and verbal communication skills required.
• The ideal candidate will be highly experienced with government audit (DCAA/DCMA) and FAR/CAS. Self-starter, able to work independently or as part of a team; good presentation skills. Comfortable with MS Office and various ERP systems.
• Must be a US Person as defined in applicable law.
• Must have U.S. or Dual Citizenship and be able to obtain post-hire clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investments in the U.S. (CFIUS) and Department of Justice.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined in applicable law, or otherwise authorized or eligible for authorization, to access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
  
  
  

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

What We Offer

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Elective Health and Dental plans.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Company provided Life Insurance.
  
  
  

Why Join Us?

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. Thales is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please contact us at talentacquisition@us.thalesgroup.com.

The reference Total Target Compensation(TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

(For Internal candidate, if you need more information, please reach out to your HR Shared Service, 1st Point)

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period
• Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program